Is Washington State University worth it?
Washington State University is a public, four-year institution in Pullman, Washington (small town). It awarded 8,218 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in business administration and management, psychology and registered nursing.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$49,447
Median earnings 4 years after
$73,467
Median earnings 10 years after
$68,905
Average net price
$14,971
Completion rate
61%
Completions (2024)
8,218
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
21,099
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $83,894 | $91,495 | 489 |
| Social Sciences, General | Bachelor's | $43,069 | $61,617 | 380 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $36,216 | $56,681 | 366 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's | $72,690 | $93,971 | 319 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | Bachelor's | $45,820 | $67,647 | 288 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | First professional | $117,376 | $143,072 | 262 |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's | $57,618 | $75,980 | 217 |
| Veterinary Medicine | First professional | $105,558 | $133,556 | 201 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $46,998 | $61,304 | 180 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $52,636 | $81,321 | 179 |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | $79,519 | $119,686 | 175 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | $41,020 | $62,747 | 175 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's | $56,947 | $86,012 | 173 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $36,290 | $60,418 | 169 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | Bachelor's | $59,490 | $85,967 | 169 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's | 534 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 531 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 295 |
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | Post-bacc certificate | 251 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General | Bachelor's | 240 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's | 237 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 236 |
| Social Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 228 |
| Accounting | Bachelor's | 204 |
| Finance, General | Bachelor's | 196 |
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Sources: federal figures for Washington State University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Washington. Counts under 10 are not published.
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